Moving to Minneapolis

I'll be relocating to Minneapolis and I'm coming from CA. Are there any reputable shops in the twin cities areas that I can have work on my car? Are thieves an issue out in the twin cities like how they are out in CA? Do the cops mess with import drivers?

Other than not driving in the snow for obvious reasons is there anything that normally wouldn't cross my mind since I currently don't live in an area that has snow?

Any help is appreciated and if you need to ask any questions feel free.